*******this bulletin was so provoking.....I decided to preserve it in my bloggins.........
As 2007 comes to an end...
1) Where did you begin 2007?
In bed, barely making it to midnight, as i COMPLETELY exahausted from and 10.5 hr day at work AND eight months pregnant with a boy the size of TWO healthy babies.
2) What was your status by Valentine's Day?
Took. Taken. Of course, always. I've never been single on Valentines day. I may have been alone but never single.*if you don't KNOW don't ASK*
3) Were you in school (anytime this year)?
Nope. School is so not my thing. My brilliance and affinity for learning are supposed to be used some other way.....what way this is I am still unsure of...but it will find me in time.
4) How did you earn your money?
Making Total Parenteral Nutrition solutions for children and neonates and dialysate solutions for dialysis patients in s clean room meeting USP<797> standards and, with THE BEST aseptic technique, EVER. Seriously. Ask anyone.
5) Did you have to go to the hospital?
Yes! I went to Prentice Womens Hospital to have my BABY BOY at around 7pm, February 6. And might I say it was AWESOME! If you are going to have a baby-Northwestern is the way to GO. Prentice does sooooooooo much L&D the process is SO streamlined and efficient. AND there is a DAILY CAKE TRAY!!!!!!! Seriously. A lady comes in to your room with a platter of the days choices for CAKE and you look them over and pick which ever one of the five or six you want and she brings you a "small", "medium", or "large" piece fresh! MMMMM! cake. As if you needed any MORE reasons-they offer COMPLIMENTARY fresh fruit smoothies and fresh FLOWERS!. The view of the lake is awesome. The nurses are SO expierienced and SO smart AND SWEET. And might I add-the drugs are EXCELLENT! My epidural worked IMMEDIATELY. There was no panting through three or four contractions and my PITOCIN bag was made at CAPS(where I work) so i knew it was good stuff.
The only thing is, your parking bill will be more than your hospital bill. But HEY it's valet. ; )
6) Did you have any encounters with the police?
YES! omg! working in woodridge for less than two months I was pulled over like FIVE times. I had never even gotten a traffic ticket before. Ugh. That was AWFUL. The 'burbs suck balls. I like city cops. You can wave to them as you spark up a bowl. AND THEY WAVE BACK!
8) What did you purchase that was over $1000?
No ONE thing. But I did spend ALOT of money this year. Like, ALOT.
9) Did you know anybody who got married?
I think Lulu got married this year? Shelia? Do you know? Was it last year?
12) Did you move anywhere?
Nope. Almost! Bought that first house! BUT we've decided to stay a little while longer. 3.5 years in this place and we were getting sick of it-butwe've reevaluated, and as much as we want the porch and yard and attic and basement and den and all that good stuff......we're actually satisfied with where we are at this point. It was good. It made us appreciate how much we actually have-AND how little we pay for it!(FEDERALLY FUNDED HOUSING BITCHES! WOOT! WHO AMONG YOU IS PAYING LESS THAN A GRAND FOR HOUSING RIGHT NOW?????? HA! I PAY ALMOST HALF THAT! HA!"
14) What concerts/shows did you go to?
none. I wanted see FOB and Dane Cook but I just don't have the time. I swear between work and hubby and housecleaning and FOUR kids......my effing average "worday" is 86.3 hours long. WTF!
15) Are you registered to vote?
YES! AND I'M OBAMA ALL THE WAY.
16) Who did you want to win Big Brother?
I don't watch channel. To me Nothing exsists numerically before channel five. Channel two is way to close to channel ZERO and then we'd be watching, like, alien, twilight-zone, zombie tv. Thats whats on channel zero.
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shut up.,
17) Where do you live now?
WEST SIDE BITCHES!!!!!!!
18) Describe your birthday?
awesome. awesome. awesome. I worked ON my bday and my coworkers gave me the NICEST gifts and there was FOOD and CAKE. And then at my actual party-we had great people there and a decent dj and open bar and food and my girl brought a cake I was too drunk to eat and it was awesome.
19) What's one thing you thought you'd never do but did in 2007?
ooooooo. There is something but i REALLY, REALLY can't say. V would totally off me.
20) What has been your favorite moment?
The birth of my son, of course! Holding him in my arms, before Van cut the cord, while we were still connected. Winner. No contest.
21) What's something you learned about yourself?
I can be......no, wait, correction. I AM a nice person. I am not a cold, impersonal bitch. I am loving, and caring, and compassionate, and forgiving. I can accept people for what they are and not hate them for totally human character flaws. I can speak my mind without being critical, insensitive or mean. I AM A GOOD PERSON.
(wow. it's like "bizarro" Ash)
22) Any new additions to your family? yeah, my baby cousin Nathan
23.) What was your best month?
I liked April.
24.) What music will you remember 2007 by?
GCH's album. FOB's album. Paramore's "Misery Business" and "CrushCrushCrush" and Kanye's "HARDER.BETTER.FASTER.STROINGER"
25) Who has been your best drinking buddy?
Van. No doubt. That night we went on "the walk" was AWESOME. We did absolutely nothing-but walk around the neighborhood, and drink, but it was SO MUCH FUN. Only the kind of fun best friends have.
26) Made new friends?
I have. And I'm glad for them. My friends at Loyola are fantastic and my people from Heartland will always be lass "friends" and more "family" to me.
27) New best friend?
It takes a long while, trials, tribulations, and TEARS to make my short list of best friends. So, no new ones.
28) Favorite night out?
hmmmmm. Maybe being in the whiskey lounge at the W for Marina's bday and looking out on the whole city while people I don't remember called me pretty and bought me drinks.
29) Will you end this year with the same mate you started it with?
yes. and all the years to come, god-willing.
30)What are your biggest regrets from this year?
Spending too much money. (lol) Not having this court garbage resolved. And forever damaging meaningful relationships with people over meaningless, contemptible pettiness and drama, (namely Jasmin and Cara, among a very few others) it's not worth it. But these are things you have to experience in order to grow as person I suppose. And tho I lament at bonds that may never be repair-the knowledge gained and maturity gained are priceless.
31) What are your plans for Christmas?
play santa and go to work.
holiday pay is like woah!
32) What are your plans and hopes for 2008?
to CONTINUE to grow emotionally, socially, spiritually, monetarily, and as a family.
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Friday, December 7, 2007
Monday, November 12, 2007
Compassion
Ash, your emotions are triggered by your underlying belief in Compassion
In other words, your uncompromisingly compassionate nature directly affects how, and how often, you experience certain feelings.
For example, your test results indicate that you're most fulfilled when you can lend a helping hand to those who really need it. That factor is directly related to your fundamental belief in compassion and the range of emotions it triggers.
Based on your belief in compassion, where do you rank in the emotional landscape? Which of your emotions dominate your life? And how can you learn to control your emotions?
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This section will reveal the intensity at which you experience the 8 key emotions (Happiness, Respect, Fear, Sadness, Hostility, Anger, Expectancy) on a scale from low to high. Read the Take Action recommendations and find out how to manage your emotions, regardless of where they are on the scale. ..>..>..>..>
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Happiness is an incredibly powerful and positive emotion. Most of us would agree that we'd like to have as much happiness in our lives as possible. Tickle's research has shown that the experience of happiness is strongly linked to feeling competent. When you feel like you can aptly handle what life sends your way, you're more likely to feel the exhilaration of happiness. A sense of connection and belonging is also closely related to your capacity for happiness. Your test results have revealed that you tend to experience happiness at a moderate intensity. When something really good happens in your life, you like to revel in your happiness. While some may be more inclined to jump for happiness or meditate in a state of serenity and calm, you most often feel a more balanced and even-keeled happiness. Your feelings of delight are nourishing to both yourself and those you share them with. ..>..>..>..>
The capacity for respect is the gateway to a deeply fulfilling life. Respect in ourselves and others involves taking risks and being able to bounce back if those risks don't pay off. Tickle's research has shown that the ability to respect is strongly linked with a bounty of positive attributes, particularly a sense of self-reliance. When we can count on ourselves, it feels safer to give our respect and our faith to others. A high sense of self-worth is also closely related to your ability to feel genuine respect. Your test results have revealed that you tend to experience respect at a low intensity. When you place your respect in others, it means you've identified them as someone you value and approve of. Some people may think of respect as revering another person without reservation, but when you respect another person you tend to base it solely on your individual interactions with that person. Your tendency is to allow people the opportunity to earn your respect through positive proof of their character. For you, it may be liberating to allow yourself to dispense respect more freely, imagining that humans are generally good in nature. ..>..>..>..>
We tend to think of fear as an emotion that needs to be overcome. However, sometimes fear serves to keep us safe from potential dangers. In moderation and good proportion, fear is a useful ally. That said, Tickle's research has indicated that the more self-reliant an individual feels, the less fear they tend to experience. Taking good care of yourself and your needs can greatly diminish feelings of fear. Your test results have revealed that you tend to experience fear at a moderate intensity. When something frightens you, such as a dark alleyway or an upcoming test, you may find that you experience a sense of agitation. In situations where some people feel terrified, and others feel slightly uneasy, you tend to feel something in between. You are likely to be good at listening to your fears and using them as a safety gauge. On the rare occasion when you feel pestered by an irrational fear, you may want to consider employing some relaxation techniques | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sadness can creep up for seemingly no reason, like on cloudy days when we find ourselves feeling a little down. It can also be overwhelming in the form of grief, such as when we lose a loved one. It's painful to feel deep sadness, but it's an inevitable part of life. Allowing ourselves to experience our sadness gives us the full range of the human experience — without sadness, how can we truly understand the emotions of happiness or eager expectancy? Yet when left unchecked, sadness can start to take over and color our view of ourselves and those around us. Tickle's research shows that feeling loved and connected to others can help alleviate feelings of sadness. Thus, a great antidote for the blues is an evening spent with a caring friend or family member.
Your test results have revealed that you tend to experience sadness at a high intensity. When you get into a funk, you tend to feel heavy-hearted and, at times, inconsolable, whereas others, in a similar situation, experience a more mild unhappiness or moodiness. Your feelings of sadness indicate that you're in touch with your deepest emotions and that you aren't afraid to delve into painful feelings. Because of this, you're likely a more empathic person than others. While being able to access your grief is a useful emotional tool, you may be more prone to getting stuck in your sadness. During sad times, it's particularly important for you to make plans with others to watch a light comedy or engage in other uplifting activities.
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On occasion, it's fun to be filled with wonder, to be surprised. For example, it feels good to come home to discover that our household chores have already been done, to find out we're getting a bonus at work, or to hear unexpected good news. However, Tickle's research has indicated that feelings of wonderment can also leave us feeling unsettled. Being filled with wonder means we're taken off-guard, and as a result we may feel less able to access our personal resources of power. Feeling surprised in this way can also cause us to be less flexible, since being startled, by its very nature, makes us feel less in control. Deepening our connections to others can help us to feel more grounded and less prone to this kind of upset when things happen that we weren't expecting.
Your test results have revealed that you tend to experience wonderment at a high intensity. When something surprises you, you tend to be stunned for a long time. Unexpected news, such as a significant promotion at work, impacts people in different ways. Some people tend to feel mildly upset or alarmed, but you're more likely to feel shocked. If the intensity of your wonderment throws you off, it may be helpful for you to pay extra attention to the thoughts and concerns of those around you, as this may give you a heads up about things that would otherwise escape your attention.
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 | | Shock | Hostility | Interest |
Hostility can take the form of utter lack of interest or complete hatred. There are plenty of times when some degree of hostility is warranted. We may feel weary after our fifth unpleasant blind date in a row or offended when someone treats us with disrespect. When a person does something heinous, such as assault an innocent stranger, it's not unreasonable to feel something more akin to loathing. That said, hostility and hostility can also be unwarranted; expressing scorn just because someone is driving more slowly than you think they should can wear on you and spread negativity to others. Tickle's research has shown that compassion is the natural antidote to hostility.
Your test results have revealed that you tend to experience hostility at a high intensity. When someone makes an inappropriate comment, for instance, you're more likely to feel loathing, whereas others may gravitate toward less intense feelings, such as dislike. Your feelings of intense hostility can be used as a gauge to identify behavior that is ultimately offensive or inappropriate, and they can motivate you to take action against such behavior. When misplaced, though, feelings of scorn and disdain can alienate others and sometimes poison you. Engaging in empathetic feelings toward yourself and others is a good way of defusing hostility when it seems out of proportion to the situation at hand.
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 | | Irritation | Anger | Fury |
Anger is perhaps the most controversial and confusing of emotions. When left unchecked, anger can spin out of control and cause us to behave in destructive or hurtful ways. When ignored, it can fester inside and overpower our other more positive emotions. Yet the experience of anger is also healthy and beneficial. Tickle's research has revealed that the healthy expression of anger is linked to feelings of self-reliance. Anger can help us to gauge when we are being treated fairly and when we need to speak up for ourselves. When anger starts to feel overwhelming, it can help to work on being flexible with ourselves and others.
Your test results have revealed that you tend to experience anger at a high intensity. When you're wronged, you're more likely than others to feel enraged. The benefits of this experiencing anger at this intensity are that it's less likely that someone is going to take advantage of you or get away with mistreatment. You're your own best advocate. When experienced easily or frequently, however, feeling furious can take a toll on your well-being and on your close relationships. You may want to consider employing techniques like daily meditation to help cool the level of your anger.
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 | | Curiosity | Expectancy | Yearning |
Expectancy is the emotion that has us thinking of our futures. Our curiosity will always keep us exploring new topics and pursuing new relationships. It's hope that drives us to pursue our goals. It's eagerness that drives us to look forward and build today what we can enjoy tomorrow. Tickle's research has shown that expectancy is linked with feeling a high degree of personal power. We allow ourselves to hope because we believe that to some extent we can do something to make our dreams a reality. Expectancy comes easiest when we feel secure in ourselves and safe in our world. In addition, the more open-minded we feel, the easier it can be to luxuriate in our excitement about the future.
Your test results have revealed that you tend to experience expectancy at a moderate intensity. For instance, when planning your vacation or getting ready to start something new, you're likely to spend a lot of time preparing. Looking forward to things can add spice to life, and being able to feel that excitement means you don't tend to prepare for the worst or hold back on your eagerness. This enthusiasm adds thrill to your life, and others find your good feelings contagious. The downside to your levels of expectancy is that sometimes you may feel disappointed or let down when things go wrong, and you may find it difficult to be 'in the moment' when you're focusing on something that hasn't yet happened. Making sure to balance your expectations for the future with an appreciation for what you already have is important for your emotional balance and well-being.
Because of your uncompromisingly compassionate nature, you generally feel most fulfilled when you can lend a helping hand to those who really need it. You are an incredibly caring person who tries your best to put yourself in someone else's shoes before you judge them. You tend to see both sides in a situation or conflict, and because of that you may be often asked to help settle disputes. People likely come to you when they need a sympathetic ear because they know they can count on you to respond in a caring way. Your emotional intolerance for hard-heartedness — in yourself and others — makes you a highly empathic person.
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